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Science Labs is back – free…
To celebrate British Science Week, BedPop Science Labs return to Bedford on with a full day of dozens of free…
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Music Highlights in February
So much music, so little time! Whatever your taste, there’s loads to choose from in Bedford this month. Bedford Charity…
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Our February what’s on picks.
Circus of Illustration exhibition Foyer Gallery at Bedford School, Burnaby Road, De Parys Avenue MK40 2TU Until Tuesday 11 February…
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Theatre Picks this February
Here’s Paula’s picks of theatre this month The Quarry at St Luke’s Morgan & West with Makin Productions present Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science Friday 21 February at 2.00pm Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00 concessions) Age guidance: 7+ Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology in this fun-for-all-the-family science extravaganza! Magicians, time…
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Our February what’s on picks.
Circus of Illustration exhibition Foyer Gallery at Bedford School, Burnaby Road, De Parys Avenue MK40 2TU Until Tuesday 11 February Free entry The Circus of Illustration are holding an exhibition to celebrate the multitude of people who have been involved with them over the past 8 years. From the founding members to the latest exhibitors,…
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Santa to visit the Panacea Musuem for fun and to raise funds for the Foodbank
Visit the Panacea Museum on 7 or 14 December for the chance to meet the one and only Santa Claus. At 11am -12.30pm and 1pm – 3pm families can meet Santa and receive a small gift. Each day will be restricted to 50 children on a first come first served basis. There will also be…
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Clanger review: Banton live at Bedford Esquires
[photo credit: Neil McCarty) Banton performed at Esquires on Saturday 2 November, launching is new EP, Ball and Chain. Alison Taylor reviewed the gig.. Having spent much of the year performing solo on a chair due to his broken leg, it’s great to see Banton literally back on his feet, performing with his brand new…
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Clanger interview: HMLTD at Esquires
This Friday 18 October, HMLTD bring their much-anticipated show to Esquires. The band’s creative output is unparalleled when it comes to new ‘guitar’ bands. With a wide range of influences ranging from glam punk to electro, with 80’s leanings, HMLTD are one of the most exciting and visceral live artists to have broken out of…
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Extravaganza Bedford presents TWISTED CABARET’s Rock n Roll Circus
The Twisted Cabaret team returns to Esquires’ newly refurbished Room 2 in following their last sell-out cabaret show ‘Rock N roll Circus’ featuring a performance by tribute act, The Rolling Stones Now. Twisted Cabaret brings together top-class performers from the UK burlesque, drag and live music scenes for a darkly gothic evening of glamour, horror…
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Clanger interview: Feet
Feet (plus special guests The Courts) hit Bedford Esquires on Monday 21 October. Clanger correspondent, Lloyd Lugsden spoke to guitarist Harry Southerton for the lowdown on Reading Festival, dressing up and, first up, where their name came from… Bedford Clanger: Where did the name come from? Upon our first meeting, Joakim, who is now a pilot of…
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Clanger interview: Jess Green – poet, playwright and activist
This Friday, the Quarry Theatre plays host to Jess Green, a poet, playwright and workshop facilitator. Jess was the BBC Edinburgh Slam Champion 2018 and she reaches us, fresh from her successful run at the Edinburgh Festival. Perhaps best known for her ‘Michael Gove’ poem which went viral in 2013, Jess is currently touring ‘A…
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Clanger interview: Spear of Destiny’s Kirk Brandon
Kirk Brandon’s Spear of Destiny will be returning to Esquires this Saturday, performing the classic One Eyed Jacks album in full. The one and only Milky put some questions to the main man.. Milky: Where do you find the energy? I was gonna leave it at that, but… between dates with The Pack, Theatre of Hate (TOH) and…
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Music highlights this September
Mainline Big Band 40th anniversary concert The music of the Big Band era lives on through the Mainline Big Band which was formed in Bedford in 1979. To celebrate their fortieth year the band are playing an anniversary concert at Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club on Sunday 29 September at 7.30 pm. Entry is…